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Funeral services will be held at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street, on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11:00 am with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating. Viewing will be in the church on Wednesday from 10-11 am.
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Racine – Rayven L. Griffin; age 13; a sweet young girl who loved singing, dancing and gymnastics and had aspirations of someday becoming a famous actress/singer; passed away unexpectedly in an accident at Island Park on Friday, August 26, 2016.
Surviving are her dad & mom, Willie Ray Griffin and Amanda Galkowski; devoted aunt & foster mom, Jelois Griffin; brothers & sisters, Jasmine Galkowski, Deandre Smith, Alexandria Kirksey, Rayna Griffin, Makayla Ducksworth, Adriana Gordon and Johanna Gordon; grandmother, Barbara Ann Griffin; step-grandmother, Kyra Griffin; special aunties, Seles Jackson, Jacara Griffin, Shawn Hunter, Nicolet Smith and Tanisha Strong; special uncles, Matthew Strong, Brian Smith and Larry “Terrell” Griffin favorite cousin, Jaydah Griffin; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends – too numerous to mention all of name. Rayven was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Willie Lee Griffin and maternal grandparents, Penelope & Gregory Galkowski.
Funeral services will be held at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street, on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11:00 am with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby officiating. Viewing will be in the church on Wednesday from 10-11 am.
The Martin Family says
God bless the child. Rayven was a very lovely little girl. Looks just like the little Angel she has become.
God bless Rayven parents in their time of mourning
The Moore Family says
May God continue to comfort the family of Rayven. Our family is praying for ur family.
pfl says
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God (Psalms 83:18) comfort all of you during this difficult times. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4).
Brianna Petty says
We love you Rayven
Fred seay says
MAY ALLAH KEEP HER SAFE AND BLESS HER SOUL…RIP…
Brenda Griffin Wilhite says
Our condolences
Tierra says
Wow beautiful little angle rest easy baby girl
Tyrenda williams says
The Williams family
Tyrenda williams says
The Williams family sends all prayers to the family love you raven..
Willis Family says
R.I.P Sweetheart
The Willis Family says
R.I.P Sweetheart
Miricle says
We love you rayven ? have fun in the real word & talk to me everyday please fly so high in above baby girl ✨
Le says
Rayven was very sweet but we gonna miss you dearly ?? r.i.p Rayven
L.Jackson says
Rest up baby girl.. Tho u left early in life now u will continue to have ever lasting life in a better place .. Praying for the family!!!
Mahkyla lynch says
The funeral was absolutely beautiful! Rayven looked more peaceful than ever. The OG steppers ,the woman, the man , the choir all did good my heart goes out to the family and rest in paradise Fallen Angel ??
Mahkyla lynch says
The funeral was absolutely beautiful and Rayven looked more peaceful than ever! Shout out to all the performers you guys did great and rest in paradise Fallen Angel??
Kimberly Allen says
To my family…God makes no mistakes. She is in His safe caring loving arms now.
Gustin Family says
R.I.P Sweet angel,prayers for you and your family during this heartache.
heather says
It’s very sad that this tragic accident has happened to this angel. I known her when she was real little and I know her parents and it’s sad that this had to happen. Rih rayven
Eunice Ward says
Rest in heaven beautiful
Tekika High McGee says
So young, talented and beautiful. May u rest peacefully in Heaven with the rest of All Gods Angels. Forever in my prayers sweetie ???????????????
Tekika High McGee says
So young, beautiful and talented. May you forever rest peacefully in Heaven with All the rest of God’s Beautiful Angels . You will forever be in prayer. ??????❤️❤️?????????
sharnet cunningham says
I love u rayven and will never forget u..this is not goodbye baby this is see u later???????
Brittney And Susejia says
In your time of sorrow look to our father and he will seek you through; To the family I send my condolences in your time of grief. This isnt a time to fault eachother its a time to unite with one another love one another and Soul search for What our fathers message is. Stay encouraged !! God Bless this storm will ease up in due time !!
The canady family says
Rest up little angel of god
Nick says
Fly high with your wings
De'Marius says
Rest up ray much love till i see u again
De'Marius says
i will miss u
Anonymous says
Rest up baby girl still cant believe u gone i love u and u will never forgotten and dearly missed God was calling u home so spread your wings and Fly High
#rayvenWorld❤️???
Miller says
We love n miss u baby girl set your wings n fly high heaven been waiting fir a perfect angel like u ????❤️
tazarra&Liberty says
Rayven you looked just like the princess you are I’m gonna really miss you baby girl. You have been through so much in your short life. Your with God now I will see you later lil cuz I love you and you will never be forgotten.
Contessia says
We love u Rayven and our prayers r with your family
Contessia says
Praying for your family love u
Kimberly Vasquez says
I will miss you a lot you would always bring joy and laughter to my heart see you on the other side rayven “I love you bomboims” thats how you use to say “i love you baby” ..Rest In peace beautiful … You didn’t want us to be sad no more we have to be happy cause your in a better place now ! … We have to turn up for you now .. P.E. To the T.T.Y I’m petty yea yea I’m petty .. that’s your favorite song to dance to and we will never forget you … Your in our hearts now and always will be baby girl you still live no matter what this yo world rayven … R.I.H ????
Eva Grathen ( cousin on mom's side) says
God gained a special little angel. You’ll be missed sweetie.
Eva Grathen says
Rest in peace .God gained a little angel. Prayers sent to the family. My little cousin.
Rochelle Anderson-Moore says
May her beautiful spirit rest in God’s loving arms. I pray for God’s comfort and Peace for her family.
Rochelle Anderson-Moore says
May this beautiful young spirit rest in God’s loving arms and her family in God’s comfort and Peace.
Unique? says
I never knew her or talked to get a while aga she sent NY a friend request on my old page I accepted it because was was pretty and had beautiful eyes really wish I got to knew her but now she’s gone? thus really got me hard when I found out rip rayven even tho I never knew you???
shirley Alabama says
Such a beautiful. Angel. God only pick the best. God look around his garden and seen that he was missing a beautiful flowers to brighten up his garden so Rayven wws chooses He said he wouldn’t put know more on you than you can bear So family I say look to the hills cometh your health God is only just a prayer away he hath come this for to leave you’ll praying for the family for healing and comfort.
Renee says
Sorry for your loss
Anonymous says
LEKEYSHA Carter
Anonymous says
God Bless your Baby girl in Heaven She by Jesus side! Praying for your family
shonda says
Rest n peace baby i didnt knw u but love u honey
shonda says
Rest n peace baby
Elda says
My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort in prayer and the beautiful words of Isaiah 25:8 where God promises us that He will soon eliminate all death and suffering.
regina says
rest in peace young lady taken way to soon
Patrick Hunter says
I will miss you! Love
Ka'zjah Short says
Im sorry i miss your funeral baby cousin. You will be missed dearly. At least you was able to live a happy and wonderful 13 years here with us. May you rest up in heaven with our father and hope your exteral life will be better than ever. I love you Rayven.
Cathy Riley says
My condolences to the family she will be missed Tremendously
Jacob Machado Haili hailing machado Laurie machado cresenciomachado says
R.i.P Rayven love you bbg
Ari Matson says
Rest up baby girl….Mann I can’t believe this happened wish you were still here Rayven. We had so many memories,I love you rest easy???
Taquesha and jaki & jakson says
We love you rayven your in a better place now ?❤ and we miss you bbg hope you look after us??!!
Riahh says
I miss you soo much rayven!! Me && kimberly talk about you everyday baby girl.. I love you so much && its sad that you had to leave our lives so soon !! <3 Baby girl rest easy , i hope you bringing as much hoy in god's life that you brought to mines ! I still remember the day you && Rayshaen fought over that pizza && you pushed him in the pool… Them was the best times with you babyy!! Man it's hard everyday that your not here.. I do love you!! && miss you SOOOOOOOOO frickinn much!! R.I.H. Baby Girl! You will forever reign !
Julissa jones says
A I’m really sorry for her
Julissa jones says
I’m am sorry for you rayven you are my heart
Carviniq Turner says
I love you so much rayven i hope u can talk to me someday soon i miss you very much I was so not ready for this but it happened so freakin fast but all I know is that u will always be in my heart and we will meet up soon!!!??
JACOB M says
#Rayvensworld so #Rayvensway LUV YOU rest in heaven angel
Denaja says
Rayven i love you so much u was my big couss i cant belive your gone like no your not gone but R.I.H couss u will neva be replaced
Denaja says
Wow its been a year since u been gone I love you with all my heart rayven you was my cousin && I can’t believe your gone I love u
Anonymous says
I miss you so much my Niece Niece. LOVE aunty
Ryia says
I miss you so much and I will never forget the fun we had at school dancing to music the teacher telling us to stop but you know us we kept going I am truly missing you right now and I cry I love you so much ❤️😩